Chris Thurlbourne

Chris Thurlbourne is an Associate Professor at the Aarhus School of Architecture, affiliated with Research Lab 2: Technology, Building Cultures and Settlement. He holds a BA (hons) and a Distinction in Architecture (Dip.Arch.). His research focuses on architecture crafts, material aesthetics, and innovative material applications in sustainable design.

Key research areas include the transformation of recovered polymers into architectural components, material weathering processes, and the intersection of aesthetics with functional building design. His work emphasizes upcycling waste materials and exploring imperfection as a design principle.

He has participated in notable projects such as the Arad River model exhibition for the Danish Embassy in India and has contributed to workshops like the 3DUP Concrete Printing Seminar. His publications span journals, conference abstracts, and exhibition contributions, with a focus on sustainable materials and architectural innovation.

Thurlbourne has advised on projects like 'The House on the Slope' and engaged in cultural initiatives such as 'The Architect's Home' and 'The Diamond, Fynshav.' His activities reflect a commitment to bridging material science with architectural practice.